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Nepal: Early vote returns suggest massive political shift
- Rastriya Swatantra Party leads early results in Nepal's general elections, signaling a potential landslide.
- RSP focuses on transparency, digital modernization, and good governance, formed in 2022.
- Turnout reached 59% as 3,400 candidates vied for seats.
- Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki praised the peaceful conduct of the vote.
- Balendra Shah, known as Balen, is emerging as a prime ministerial frontrunner in a tight race.
- Shah faces Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5, a key contest in the race.
- Oli is a 74-year-old former prime minister who was ousted during 2025 protests.
- The vote follows youth-led protests over corruption and economic hardship last year.
- Election Commission reported 3,400 candidates contesting seats nationwide.
- Analysts expect final tallies in the coming days as results continue.
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